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The Public Garden is situated in the western part of the city, separated from the Common by Charles Street. It contains an area of twenty-four acres, of which three are occupied by a pond of irregular shape, spanned by a massive bridge of stone and iron. The original level of the Public Garden was much below that of the neighboring streets, and the land was filled in, at an expense of about seventy thousand dollars. It is laid out with irregular walks, bordered with flowers and ornamental shrubs; it is adorned with fountains, vases, and statues of bronze and marble.
A spacious greenhouse is filled, during the winter, with choice flowers. An equestrian statue of Washington faces Commonwealth Avenue, at the westerly side of the garden. It was designed by Thomas Ball, and was erected in 1869, at a cost of forty-two thousand dollars. A large statue of Edward Everett, and a granite monument to commemorate the discovery of ether, are near the northern side of the garden.
In the basin of one of the fountains, stands a marble statue of Venus, presented to the city by J.D. Bates, Esq.
This garden must ever remain as a park and garden for the public.
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The card is in fair condition, though showing signs of age. The colors have faded slightly, with some visible stains and wear around the edges. The image is still clear, and the text remains legible, preserving the historic essence of the card.
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